Patent · US Expired

Cordless drill with adjustable light

US5954458A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1998
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/96
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A integral lighting assembly on an electric power drill. The lighting assembly is powered by the same electrical power source which drives the drill. The lighting assembly provides improved illumination of working or drilling surfaces. The lighting assembly is mounted on a housing that is movable between open and closed positions to turn a light on and off, respectively.

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